Waking Fire

"Propulsive and full of heart." -Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless and Havenfall

This incendiary YA fantasy debut follows a girl who will stop at nothing to save her village after it's discovered by a dangerous warlord and his army of undead monsters.

Naira Khoum has only known life in Lagusa, a quiet village at the desert's end. But to the rest of the world, Lagusa is a myth, its location shrouded in secrecy. While war rages to the north led by power-hungry Sothpike and his army of undead monsters called Dambi, Naira's people live in peace.

Until the impossible happens-Lagusa is attacked by a Mistress sent to do Sothpike's bidding with a hoard of Dambi under her control. The Mistress is looking for something, and she's willing to let her Dambi destroy Lagusa to get it.

Desperate to protect her home, Naira convinces her twin brother Nez and handsome refugee Kal to join the newly formed resistance with her. Together, they'll have to figure out what the Mistress wants-before there's nothing left of Lagusa to save.

About the author

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jean Louise currently lives in Queens, New York, with her cat Martha. When she’s not writing, she can be found with her nose buried in a graphic novel or taking down bad guys in her favorite video games. She received an MFA in Writing for Children from The New School. She is the author of the Waking Fire duology.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Louise
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.03.2023
• EAN: 9781335428578
• ISBN: 978-1-335-42857-8
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 215 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 415 g
• Series: Waking Fire
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Horror, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Ghost Stories, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science & Nature / General